nhinshoreangler Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Planning a tarpon fishing trip the last week in June 2017. How was the tarpon fishing this year in Islamorada vs. Boca Grande. I have stayed in both places several times over the years. Where would you local tarpon anglers stay the last week in June in Florida to target tarpon in 2017? Will be booking guide for fly and artificial, bait if needed. How has the bonefishing been in Islamorada the last few years? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackacre Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Islamorada would be my pick for sight casting on fly. May and June are the prime months for tarpon in the keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JnamJnam Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I personally hate the Bocoa Grande Tarpon fishing. Specifically because of the amount of cocky guides who all think they run the place and show no respect for other boats. Islamorada is a lot more spaced out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 You can't go wrong with Islamorada. Prettier scenery, more options, less crowds . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 for what it's worth - the Tarpon off Cocoa Beach have been fantastic this year. Most people live bait, except crazy guys like Willy Le who toss flys at these big boys. It's not the keys, but Cocoa Beach area is nice to visit with family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbum321 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Willy Le is not the only crazy guy tossing fly's at those big boys. they can be had from the beach as well by fly. if you get the timing right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Might be a little late, but tarpon fishing off St. Pete beach can be terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhinshoreangler Posted August 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 St. Pete Beach is nice, we've been there before. I originally wrote Boca Grande but am considering Everglades City up to Venice. I love bonefishing, so Islamorada has that appeal also. I have heard though that the bonefishing in Islamorada is not as good as it was in the past. Any input on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 20 hours ago, blackacre said: Islamorada would be my pick for sight casting on fly. May and June are the prime months for tarpon in the keys. x2, bone fishing not as good as it once was. enjoy. fin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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